Innovation partnership bill amended, advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from select file March 3 meant to facilitate relationships between technology firms and research institutions in historically underserved areas of Nebraska.
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Voting machine, ballot counting bills considered
The Nebraska Secretary of State would be required to inspect all vote counting machines used in the state to ensure that they cannot be accessed remotely under a bill heard March 2 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read More‘Stolen valor’ bill proposed
An individual who fraudulently claims to be an active member or veteran of the U.S. military with the intent to benefit from that impersonation would face penalties under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee March 2.
Read MoreBill would direct pandemic relief funds to dual enrollment program
Community college programs that allow high school students to earn college credit would receive a share of the state’s federal pandemic relief dollars under a bill considered March 1 by the Appropriations Committee.
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TIF review changes clear first round
A bill that would change expedited review of so-called “micro” tax-increment financing projects advanced from general file March 2.
Read MoreAmendment to eliminate State Board of Education proposed
Voters could choose to eliminate the State Board of Education under a proposed constitutional amendment considered by the Education Committee March 1.
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Sexual assault, sex trafficking identity protection bill advances
Senators advanced a bill from general file March 2 that would keep the identity of an individual alleging sexual assault or sex trafficking confidential in the period immediately following a reported crime.
Read MoreNEST account payments for student loans advanced
Nebraska educational savings plan trust accounts could be used to repay student loans under a bill advanced from general file March 2.
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Constitutional amendment on expanded air service advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 2 to a proposed constitutional amendment intended to help expand passenger air service at Nebraska airports.
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Stillbirth review proposal advanced
A bill that would expand state review of child deaths to allow inclusion of stillbirths advanced from general file March 2.
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Holocaust education standards clear first round
A bill intended to ensure Nebraska students receive education on the Holocaust before they graduate from high school advanced from general file March 1.
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Higher pay cap for power pool representative advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 1 to a bill that would raise the limit on total compensation for Nebraska’s representative on a Southwest Power Pool committee.
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Continuous glucose monitoring bill advances
Prescribed continuous glucose monitors would be covered by Medicaid in Nebraska under a bill advanced from general file March 1.
Read MoreAthletic trainer bill clears first round
A bill that would change the scope of practice for licensed athletic trainers in Nebraska advanced from general file March 1.
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Hydrogen hub work group advanced
Nebraska would seek to be selected as a regional clean hydrogen hub under a bill advanced from the first round of debate March 1.
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